Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:26pm on 24 Sep 2026,Thursday International
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s arrival in Washington on September 23 for talks with US President Donald Trump has failed to end recent speculation about his health. Xi was seen walking slowly down the aircraft stairs while holding the handrail and his wife Peng Liyuan’s hand. The rumours intensified after he skipped a BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi and returned to China earlier than other leaders. A Chinese dissident has alleged that Xi suffered a stroke, but the claim remains unverified and has not been supported by credible medical or official evidence. Xi’s participation in the US visit provides no confirmation of the health allegations.
